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Mevotech GES426S Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve - Front
| Brand | Mevotech GES426S |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Clamps Included | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Configuration | Two Female Ends |
| Diameter | 0.885 |
| Finish | Paint |
| Grade Type | Premium |
| Length | 5.85 |
| Material | Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Mounting Method | Bracket |
| Thread Direction | Clockwise and Counterclockwise |
| Thread Size | 11/16"-18, 11/16"-18LH |
| Thread Type | Medium |
| Fits | Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 51 vehicles |
Steel construction. Provides a durable sleeve for steering hardware applications.
Adjustable design. Helps fine-tune steering linkage alignment with ease.
Two female ends. Built for secure threaded connections and straightforward installation.
Cross-references Centric Parts 612.65807, Delphi TA5553 and 381017 for the same application. See all 10.
Steering Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve for Classic Ford and Mercury
The Mevotech GES426S steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve is a premium steel replacement for front steering linkage service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It features a black painted finish, medium thread type, and a two-female-end configuration for precise toe adjustment.
Key Features
- Steel construction with a painted black finish
- Premium grade adjusting sleeve for front steering applications
- Two female ends with clockwise and counterclockwise thread directions
- 11/16"-18 and 11/16"-18LH thread sizes
- Adjustable design for steering linkage alignment
- Mounting hardware and clamps included
- Bracket mounting method
Detailed Description
Mevotech GES426S is a steering tie rod end adjusting sleeve built for front steering systems on 1972-1980 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. This sleeve is used to connect and adjust tie rod ends during front-end alignment, helping maintain correct steering geometry on vehicles such as the Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, and Lincoln Versailles. This part cross-references Delphi TA5553 for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Loose or worn steering linkage adjustment points
- Improper toe setting during front-end alignment
- Corrosion or damage to the original adjusting sleeve
- Steering play caused by worn threaded sleeve components
- Restoration needs on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front steering systems
Installation Notes and Tips
- Fits 1972-1980 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front steering applications listed below.
- Verify thread direction and thread size before installation: 11/16"-18 and 11/16"-18LH.
- Use the included clamps and mounting hardware during steering linkage assembly.
- After installation, perform a professional wheel alignment to set toe correctly.
- Inspect tie rod ends and related steering components for wear before reassembly.
Quality Assurance
Mevotech supplies this adjusting sleeve as a premium-grade steering hardware replacement with steel construction and a painted finish for service durability. Compatible With: Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, front; Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, front; Fits 1973-1979 Ford Thunderbird, front; Fits 1973-1979 Lincoln Continental, front; Fits 1973-1978 Ford LTD, front; Fits 1973-1978 Mercury Cougar, front; Fits 1973-1978 Mercury Marquis, front; Fits 1973-1976 Mercury Montego, front; Fits 1972 Ford LTD, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Ford Thunderbird, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Lincoln Continental, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Mercury Marquis, front, from 08/08/1972; Fits 1972 Mercury Montego, front, from 08/08/1972.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front | — |
| 1980 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1979 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1979 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1979 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front | — |
| 1979 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1978 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1978 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front | — |
| 1978 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1978 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1978 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1977 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1977 | Lincoln | Versailles | Front | — |
| 1977 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1977 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1977 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1976 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1976 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1976 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1976 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1976 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | Front | — |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1975 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1975 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1975 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1975 | Mercury | Monarch | Front | — |
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | Front | — |
| 1974 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1974 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1974 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1974 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | Front | — |
| 1973 | Ford | LTD | Front | — |
| 1973 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | — |
| 1973 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | — |
| 1973 | Mercury | Cougar | Front | — |
| 1973 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | — |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | Front | — |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | Front | From 08/08/1972 |
| 1972 | Ford | Thunderbird | Front | From 08/08/1972 |
| 1972 | Lincoln | Continental | Front | From 08/08/1972 |
| 1972 | Mercury | Marquis | Front | From 08/08/1972 |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | Front | From 08/08/1972 |
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